sex reassignment

American  

[seks ree-uh-sahyn-muhnt] / ˈsɛks ri əˌsaɪn mənt /

noun

1. the surgical alteration of a person's physical sex characteristics or the administration of hormones in order to match the person’s gender identity.

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Etymology

Origin of sex reassignment

First recorded in 1965–70

Example Sentences

The former George Jorgensen made news way back in 1952 when he had sex reassignment surgery in Denmark and returned to the U.S. as a woman named Christine.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 13, 2022

The island nation introduced the right to free sex reassignment surgery, banned workplace discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation, and started holding annual marches against homophobia - Cuba's equivalent of gay pride.

From Reuters • Sep. 15, 2021

Under the policy, service members will once again be eligible for government-funded sex reassignment surgery — as had been the case during the Obama administration.

From Washington Times • Mar. 31, 2021

Moreover, this identity certificate will only identify people as transgender, not as male or female, unless the person has undergone sex reassignment surgery and can provide proof.

From Washington Post • Nov. 29, 2019

Jenner, formerly known as Bruce Jenner, underwent sex reassignment surgery in January 2017 and transitioned to become Caitlyn Jenner, a trans woman.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2019